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Overview Of Transition Care Clinics And Patient No-Shows, Manul Awasthi
Overview Of Transition Care Clinics And Patient No-Shows, Manul Awasthi
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Introduction
Transition care clinics (TCCs) have proven to be effective in meeting the time-sensitive needs of patients in the post-discharge period and ensuring smooth transitions of patients from hospital to home. These clinics have led to lower readmissions, lower emergency department visits, cost savings, and lower rates of other adverse events following discharge. However, TCCs, including the East Tennessee State University Family Medicine (ETSU-FM) TCC have been facing high rates of patient no-shows.
Aim
The aim of this dissertation is to identify the different components and outcomes of TCC based on the literature. We further aim to analyze the TCC …
The Experiences Of Family Medicine Teachers And Family Medicine Residents In Multimorbidity Care And Education, Julie A. Copeland
The Experiences Of Family Medicine Teachers And Family Medicine Residents In Multimorbidity Care And Education, Julie A. Copeland
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Aim: This thesis explored the experiences of family medicine preceptors and family medicine residents regarding multimorbidity care and education.
Methods: Two qualitative descriptive studies were conducted using semi structured interviews with family medicine preceptors and focus groups with family medicine residents. Interviews and focus groups were audio-taped and transcribed verbatim. Data analysis was iterative and interpretive in nature and done both independently and as a team.
Findings: Multimorbidity care is predominantly provided by family physicians yet there is little focus on multimorbidity education in the medical education curriculum. Multimorbidity education is informal and experiential in nature. There are both facilitators …
The Health Experiences Of Long-Haul Truck Drivers And Their Relationship With Their Primary Care Provider, Jennifer K. Johnson
The Health Experiences Of Long-Haul Truck Drivers And Their Relationship With Their Primary Care Provider, Jennifer K. Johnson
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Long-haul truck drivers in North America experience greater health risks than people employed in other occupations. The magnitude of their health risks is directly associated with crash risk which has implications for public road safety. The health experiences of long-haul truck drivers residing in Ontario, Canada and their relationship with their primary care provider were explored using a phenomenological approach. Themes of perseverance, isolation, dehumanization and living in a hidden, separate world emerged from the analysis. Focus groups were held where family physicians and nurse practitioners were asked for their responses to these findings and for their experiences caring for …